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Gerry McNeice

Album of the Week on BBC Radio Leeds

About Me

I'm a singer-songwriter and have been for a while. I write songs about me, the people and things around me, people I meet, stuff I care about and sometimes I just make up stories. I am currently into folk music (thanks primarily to Kate Rusby ) but I actually like all sorts of music (like a contestant on PopMaster).
Like many people my age I am influenced by The Beatles. Having an older sister and brother and growing up in the 1960s meant I heard a lot of music my peers either never heard or have forgotton about.
My first band was (typically) formed in school. From then on until 1997 I was in one band or another. A number of those bands have featured my life partner and love of my life, Ani . She writes some of the songs I now sing in my solo act. She also takes my - and many others - photos and you can see these here .
In 2000 Ani and I released our CD, Audiographs, which was well received by our peers and loyal fan base alike. Due to demand we 're-released' it in 2005 and since then have released two further collections, Crazy World in 2006 and the new 2007 release, Live at The Courthouse.
Some nice people have said some kind words about me....
Gerry McNeice offered solid support to the second half of the evening (at The Topic) with the high point being his song 'Crazy World' which contrasted the real world with the comforting cocoon of a folk festival. Fivepenny Piece's song 'Brown Photographs' came up like new in his hands too - an artist to watch. Joe Grint, Tykes News
A worthwhile record with great setting of lyrics and some strong tunes; songs worthy of Billy Bragg. Also impressive, and not to be overlooked, those melodic, varied and in no way self-indulgent guitar solos! Ben &nbsp Walker, singer-songwriter
An accomplished piece of work, and one which I have played over several times for its pure entertainment value. Gerry's voice rises above a variety of different arrangements to deliver the message of the songs without effort. Jim Lawton, Tykes Magazine
Exceptional and talented! Mike Thrussell, Big 3
Top drawer stuff! Russell Walker, The Late Show on BBC Radio Leeds
Buy his CD! Chris Oddy, The Music Guru
A singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-round talented guy - and a very nice bloke to boot! Claire Mooney, singer-songwriter
A hard to pigeon-hole talent. Gerry's songs are superbly written, show great insight and are subtly melodic. A great purveyor of traditional songs also, Gerry has to be seen! Black Sheep Masham Music Festival programme
Nice arrangements and well crafted songs Richard Clay, Mulberry &nbsp Blue
Gerry amazed the audience with an enormous sound for just one guy! Gerry's take on "Country and Northern" showcased his songwriting skills and observations of Northern life coupled with some brilliant fretwork! Great stuff! Steve Chapman Smith, Promoter and Compere, Henry &nbsp Boons Myspace Acoustic Night
Check me out at a gig somewhere and come and say hi. You can also catch me playing a number of instruments - though not at the same time - with Otley-based morris side Flash Company .
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Danger Sign video shot by Ani
Beeswing video shot by Ani
Crazy World video shot by Ani
Nora's Tunes video shot by Ani
Flash Company video shot by Ani

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/10/2006
Band Website: gerrymcneice.co.uk
Band Members: Just me and my old guitar. OK, more than one guitar.
Occasionally performing with the fabulous Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts.
Coming to a gig near you.
Influences: Everybody I've ever listened to has influenced me in one way or another. There are probably too many names to list but here (in no particular order) are a few.....
The Beatles, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts, Steve Tilston, Bodixa, Abba, The Indigo Girls, Jason Feddy, Kate Rusby, Don McLean, City Limits, Seth Lakeman, Queen, Patsy Matheson, John Drury, Ralph McTell, Entropy, Karine Polwart, Kris Kristofferson, Gerry Cooper, O'Donnell&Bird, Michelle Plum, Elvis, Richard Thopmson, The Hall Brothers, Eddi Reader, John McCusker, Billy Bragg, Odi
So many.....
And I feel I should mention a few guitar players, who over the years have made my ears prick up and think a little differently about the instrument. In no particular order (again)...
Scotty Moore, George Harrison, Nic Jones, Richard Thompson, Albert Lee, Chet Atkins, James Burton, Mairead O'Donnell, Gerry Cooper, Jamie Roberts, Duncan McFarlane, Ralph McTell, Brian May, Steve Tilston, Brian Setzer, Jerry Reid, Cliff Gallup, Luther Perkins, Kate Rusby, Emily Saliers, Nanci Griffith,
I'm sure there are some I've missed but I will ammend.
Sounds Like: Decide for yourselves!
Record Label: Oval Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Weekend

It's been a grand ol' musical weekend and it aint over 'til the fat bloke's played his bouzouki - as we say in our house.Friday night I did my first PA for the Waterland boys. It's been a while since ...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:36:00 PST

Court in Session - 8th of Feb

Just a wee short blog to say thanks to everyone who come to Court in Session last Friday.It was a great show and I'm sure everyone enjoyed themselves. A big big thanks to all the other artists too:The...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:51:00 PST

Radio ga ga

I love the radio me. I've blogged before about this so I'll not got off on one but I will tell ya summt.I'm on the wireless again. I'll be appearing on Ali O'Brien's 'Sounds of Folk' on Oldham Communi...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:42:00 PST

Podcast

I have been played on Show 44 of the It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast, available herePlease go and download me and put me (and many more fine artists) on yer ipod*Thanks GrahamIts a Frog's LifePeac...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:58:00 PST

Bass guitars, Cowboys and Batley Burgers

StuffWell here we are. The first month of 2008 nearly already gone. Scary huh?I've had a great weekend and I hope you all have. Allow me to tell y'all about it&FridayI played my bass guitar with Leeds...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:57:00 PST

In defence of the great British pub as a music venue

Last night (15/01/08) I played two forty five minute sets at the Junction in Otley. Prior to 1997 the Junction was (and to some extent still is) primarily a drinkers pub. The early doors crowd was mad...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:32:00 PST

New Song

Today I wrote me first song of 2008. I've done a very rough demo (too rough for youse lot to hear!) and I'm very proud of it. Based on a true story (that Ani found on t'internet) it tells the tale of ...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:02:00 PST

Ramblings on technology and stuff

Hello allHappy New Year to y'all. For me the new year 'starts' on the 21st of December when we celebrate the Winter Solstice. Not that I'm a Druid, it's just that that particular point in the year rep...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:36:00 PST

Me on the radio again

Where?:The Late Show with Russell Walker on BBC Radio Leeds When?: Tuesday 4th December 2007What time?: 10:30 pmFor how long?: 2 songs and some chit-chat. However long that takesOn your own Gerry...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:08:00 PST

More stuff

Awright Folks?The weather is 'orrible 'ere and I was gonna ride me bike today but the coal fire seems much more appealing, particularly the one in the Junction. That will probs be later.CITY LIMITSOn ...
Posted by Gerry McNeice on Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:54:00 PST